World through the aperture

A long exposure picture shows cars driving near the Brandenurg Gate in Berlin, Germany, on January 14, 2019. (By AP)

A selection of photos shot recently from around the world:

Indian Hindu Sadhus (holy men) take part in a religious procession toward the Sangam area as they cross a pontoon bridge during the 'royal entry' for the Kumbh Mela festival in Allahabad, India, on January 13, 2019. (Photo by AFP)An Indian villager shows his catch as he participates in community fishing as part of Bhogali Bihu celebrations in Panbari Village, some 50 kilometers east of Gauhati, India, on January 14, 2019. (Photo by AP)Some of the more than 30,000 striking teachers in the Los Angeles public school system march after holding a rally at the City Hall in Los Angeles, California, the US, on January 14, 2019. (Photo by Reuters)Kimono-clad women, who celebrate turning 20 years old, react as they ride a roller coaster following a coming of age ceremony at Toshimaen amusement park on Coming of Age Day, a national holiday, in Tokyo, Japan, on January 14, 2019. (Photo by AP)A visitor uses her mobile device at the Hermes stand, part of the Richemont luxury group, at the "Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie" (SIHH) watch fair in Geneva, Switzerland, on January 14, 2019. (Photo by Reuters)Bangkok road crews spray water in an attempt to control heavy smog in Bangkok, Thailand, on January 14, 2019. (Photo by AP)A protester uses a fire extinguisher against riot police during clashes outside the parliament building, in Athens, Greece, on January 14, 2019, as Greek school teachers demonstrate against government plans to change hiring procedures in the public sector. (Photo by Reuters)The peloton rides through the suburb of Prospect during stage one of the Tour Down Under cycling race in Adelaide, Australia, on January 15, 2019. (Photo by AFP)A paddle boarder with his dog is rowing along the 17th hole during the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii golf tournament at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii, the US, on January 13, 2019. (Photo by Reuters)Austrian biker Matthias Walkner competes during Stage 6 of the Dakar 2019 between Arequipa and San Juan de Marcona, Peru, on January 13, 2019. (Photo by AFP)